When you add a server to a configuration, you can choose not to connect to that
server. The following section describes how to connect to a server after it has been added
without connecting previously.
For example, you might add a server to Address Manager that isn't yet
physically installed. Once it is installed, edit the server and update the connect
parameter.
To connect to a server:
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Select the Servers tab in the sidebar, then select
Servers.
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Select the row actions button (⋮) for the server, then select
Edit.
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Under Server, update the following parameters:
- Connect to server—select this option to connect to the
server.
- Upgrade to latest
version—by default, this option is deselected. This provides a
safe environment to add a DNS/DHCP Server in Address Manager without applying an unintentional software
update. Select the checkbox only if you want to apply the
latest version of DNS/DHCP Server software once the
appliance is under Address Manager control.
Note: BlueCat recommends upgrading the DNS/DHCP Server software
only
after first adding the server to Address Manager. Add the
server without selecting the
Upgrade to latest
version checkbox. After the server has been
added to Address Manager, upgrade the server software. For
details, refer to
Upgrading DNS/DHCP Server software.
- Password—enter the server password.
For more information on the default server password, refer to BlueCat default login credentials (you
must be authenticated to view this topic).
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Select Save.